Warehouse Operative

We are seeking a Warehouse Operative to support the Distribution function in our state-of-the-art hub in Thatcham, working a shift pattern from 3pm-11pm across 5 days.

As we celebrate this momentous anniversary year, now more than ever, it’s an exciting time to join the Harrods Team. Whether you’re a recent school, college or university leaver, or you’re looking to restart your career in an exciting new field, at Harrods we firmly believe in offering exciting career opportunities.

About the role

As a Warehouse Operative, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our warehouse. We work together, and we win together in bringing moments of magic to our customers.

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring that all warehouse tasks allocated to you are completed accurately and efficiently.

Tasks include:    

• Collecting  paperwork from Admin office on a regular basis throughout shift
• Matching paperwork with physical stock in all areas including Lane 6
• Scanning All Hu’s
• Moving physical stock with paperwork to relevant Inbound lanes
• Advising seniors of any paperwork that is unable to be matched
• Monitoring Outbound lane and move stock to Dispatch – carry out additional tasks for this if needed e.g., wrapping rails, pallets; stacking pallets etc.
• Advising seniors of Any HU’s that have issues, mark up with issue and move to outbound query lane
• Moving stock from Outbound when coming back, e.g. RTV, RTS, Totes, Cages etc
• Monitoring Putaway areas in the warehouse (Mezz, 1080, SMG etc.) if there is sufficient space for processed stock - inform Team Leaders if an area is full or limited
• Monitoring routing lanes (back of inbound, receiving bays) and move any stock left there from previous shift
• Assisting colleagues who are processing by moving their routed stock – from their stations if needed, or from routing lanes
• Moving completed ticketing stock back to storage from Re-ticketing area
• Assisting with re-packing or re-wrapping pallets if needed
• Monitoring GMP floor – clear and tidy empty pallets, tubs, boxes etc. , organise stock that is waiting to be verified, replenish empty tote areas and empty rail area every morning or when needed
• Completing Photo Studio marshalling every evening at 8pm (afternoons on Saturday)
• Monitoring Lane 6 – any stock with PW to be moved to front of inbound lanes so can be prioritised

This is a physical role which covers a large expanse of our Distribution Centre, as on average, our Warehouse Operatives complete 20,000 steps a day.

Please be aware you must be over the age of 18 to apply for this position.

About You

As Warehouse Operative you will have a strong work ethic and great attention to detail as you will be checking key details of luxury orders on a day to day basis. You will be hard working, reliable, quick thinking and have the ability to take initiative. You will be a valuable team player who thrives on getting the job done to a high Harrods standard. You will have great timekeeping ability with flexibility to support the team across multiple functions with the team end goal in mind.

About Us

Our 175th anniversary will see the Knightsbridge store become a stage for our legacy of firsts, our house of world-leading brands and our reputation for exceptional. We want you to come and be a part of all this - and help us deliver exceptional service that represents our authority as a long-standing icon, industry-leader and innovator. Inspired by our past, celebrating our present and focusing on our future, you’ll be joining a team with the belief that anything is possible. What makes you different makes us exceptional.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods